Trade Congresswoman Bonamici still undecided on TPP Mar 1, 2016 Bonamici told the NW Oregon Labor Council Feb. 22 she’s still reviewing the 2,000-page document.
Collective Bargaining USW reaches deal to end ATI lockout Mar 1, 2016 New hires won’t get pension benefits under the deal between USW and ATI.
Politics Portland-area labor unions weigh in on May 17 primary races Mar 1, 2016 NOLC and AFSCME decide not to take sides between Wheeler and Bailey for mayor.
Culture IBEW 48: More diverse than it used to be Mar 1, 2016 A new online video by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) calls attention to diversity in Portland-headquartered Local 48. Local 48 was an all-white all-male union until 1941, but today, about one in five are
Collective Bargaining Nabisco wants to end Bakers’ pension Mar 1, 2016 BCTGM says it won’t agree to end the pension. The previous contract expired Feb. 29.
Jobs Construction charter school in East Multnomah County to close Mar 1, 2016 Enrollment dwindled at union-backed ACE Academy, and the Carpenters needed the space.
Workers Rights Oregon set to have nation’s highest minimum wage Mar 1, 2016 The seven annual wage hikes start with a 25 or 50 cent rise this July 1.
